The Vault

The Vault

Year: 2017

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Dan Bush

ThrillerHorror

In the heart-pumping thriller "The Vault", two estranged sisters reunite for a desperate heist: robbing a seemingly impenetrable bank to save their brother's life. But as they navigate the treacherous labyrinth of vaulted secrets, they'll uncover a sinister truth that puts them - and everything they hold dear - in grave danger.

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Timeline – The Vault (2017)
Trace every key event in The Vault (2017) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Newspaper Clippings

The film opens with newspaper clippings that detail a dramatic bank robbery. These clippings set the tone for the ensuing chaos that will unfold within the bank.

2

Fire Trucks Arrive

As the tension builds, a cloud of smoke engulfs the area with the distinct sound of fire trucks racing to the scene. Their arrival signifies the urgency and seriousness of the situation unfolding inside the bank.

Outside the Bank
3

Ed Maas Is Isolated

Inside the bank, Ed Maas, portrayed by James Franco, finds himself in a break-room, surrounded by unsettling visuals including a masked figure. His anxious demeanor is captured in close-up shots, amplifying the dread of the events taking place.

Bank Break-Room
4

Detective Tom Iger's Entrance

Detective Tom Iger enters the bank, casually spiking his coffee with liquor as chaos reigns around him. His nonchalant attitude contrasts sharply with the rising panic, highlighting his complex character.

Bank
5

Leah's Job Interview

Leah arrives at the bank seeking a teller position and hands her resume to the bank manager. Their conversation takes a mysterious turn as he reveals that employees often leave due to spooky occurrences in the bank's basement.

Bank Manager's Office
6

Confrontation with Vee Dillon

Tensions escalate when Vee Dillon confronts a teller about bounced cheques, leading to a confrontation that escalates to the involvement of bank security. This pivotal moment sets the stage for greater chaos as the robbery plot thickens.

Bank Lobby
7

The Heist is Revealed

In a shocking twist, it is revealed that Leah, along with Vee Dillon and her accomplices, are orchestrating the robbery. Leah's sudden aggression towards the bank manager with a shotgun marks a critical turning point in the storyline.

Bank Lobby
8

Hostages Taken

With hostages now taken, the crew compels Susan Cromwell, the head teller, to help them access the vault. The dynamic among the robbers begins to shift as desperation grows due to a shortage of cash.

Bank Vault
9

Discovery of the Old Vault

Ed Maas proposes to reveal the existence of an old vault in the bank's basement as a bargaining chip for his safety. This revelation adds a new layer of urgency to the chaotic situations developing inside the bank.

Bank Basement
10

Supernatural Events Unfold

As Kramer begins to drill into the second vault, disruptive and eerie events unfold with flickering lights and ghostly apparitions of past hostages. The increasing eeriness starts to blur the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Bank Basement
11

Cyrus Confronts the Dead

Cyrus enters the vault to check on the hostages, only to be confronted by ghostly figures that remind him of death and past tragedies. This moment deepens the film's exploration of the bank's haunted legacy.

Vault
12

Michael's Moral Struggle

Under the mounting pressure of the situation, Michael's moral compass begins to waver. As the haunting events unfold around him, he grapples with the implications of their actions amidst the chaos.

Bank
13

Authorities Alerted

Phone calls reveal that authorities are aware of the robbery, shattering the group's illusion of being hidden. This discovery changes the dynamics within the group and escalates the fear of being caught.

Bank
14

The Fire Engulfs the Building

As the situation intensifies, a fire begins to consume the building, forcing the characters into a fight for their survival. The external chaos mirrors the internal breakdown of their moral choices.

Bank
15

Leah's Narrow Escape

Leah narrowly escapes through the ventilation shafts, facing her demons and the masked figure that embodies the consequences of their actions. The film closes as she confronts the haunting realities left in the wake of their harrowing experience.

Bank Ventilation Shafts

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 12:02

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